{"id":10068,"date":"2025-11-21T15:24:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T15:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=10068"},"modified":"2025-11-21T15:24:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T15:24:53","slug":"airtel-and-3mtt-launch-nextgen-fellowship-to-equip-young-nigerians-with-real-tech-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/airtel-and-3mtt-launch-nextgen-fellowship-to-equip-young-nigerians-with-real-tech-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Airtel and 3MTT Launch NextGen Fellowship to Equip Young Nigerians with Real Tech Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, has unveiled the <strong>Airtel x 3MTT NextGen Fellowship<\/strong>, a targeted initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills and experience needed to thrive in the digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This special fellowship is part of the broader 3MTT programme, led by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation &amp; Digital Economy and implemented by NITDA, aiming to cultivate a <strong>future-ready tech workforce<\/strong> across Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What the Fellowship Offers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Airtel x 3MTT NextGen Fellowship selects exceptional young Nigerians and trains them in key tech areas, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Software development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UI\/UX design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud computing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learners will not only receive <strong>high-quality, free training<\/strong>, but also mentorship from experienced tech professionals, hands-on project experience, and access to a nationwide tech community. Projects are designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world applications, enabling participants to build portfolios that demonstrate their capabilities to potential employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits for Participants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Free training in core digital skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship and guidance from industry experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on project work that translates to real-world portfolios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to national tech networks and communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear pathways to internships, jobs, and entrepreneurial ventures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fellowship is open to <strong>young Nigerians<\/strong> with a passion for tech and a commitment to completing the full programme. Ideal applicants include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Students and recent graduates eager to start a tech career<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job seekers looking to gain in-demand digital skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creators and innovators with tech ideas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professionals transitioning from other fields into tech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants should be prepared to engage in projects, hackathons, and collaborative work throughout the fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested candidates can <a href=\"https:\/\/app.3mtt.training\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply for the Airtel x 3MTT NextGen Fellowship on the 3MTT training portal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Applicants will need to fill in personal details, select their area of interest, and follow all application steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Full Details and Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/nextgen.3mttnigeria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the official Airtel x 3MTT NextGen Fellowship page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/nayfli-opens-applications-for-2025-fellowship-to-train-young-women-leaders-in-nasarawa\/\">NAYFLI Opens Applications for 2025 Fellowship to Train Young Women Leaders in Nasarawa<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, has unveiled&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":10069,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[21074,3366,21073,10959,21076,21075,1881,11061],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - 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